Shelfmark
Lu.4.24
Additional shelfmark
Ls.4.33 (copy 2)
Author
Title
The life of Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal Archbishop of York / written by George Cavendish.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Hammersmith : Kelmscott Press, 1893.
Physical description
[2], 287, [1] p. ; 21 cm.
Note
Transcribed from the ms. by F. S. Ellis in 1892.
Note
Printed by William Morris.
Note
Golden type on watermarked Flower paper, with vertical chain lines and deckled edges, some leaves unopened.
Note
Original limp vellum binding with two green silk ties and gilt lettering on spine.
Note
ECL copy 1: One of 256 copies, being one of 250 on paper.
Note
ECL copy 2: One of 256 copies, being one of 250 on paper.
Citation/references note
Peterson, William S. A bibliography of the Kelmscott Press. Item A14
Provenance
[Copy 1] Armorial bookplate of Eton College. Armorial bookplate of John Roland Abbey. Bookplate of Leslie Benson.
Provenance
[Copy 2] Steel-engraved bookplate of Sophie Hall-Walker, dated 1901. Pencil inscription on front free-endpaper: "Evans".
Copy-specific note
[Copy 1] Ms. previous shelfmarks in pencil and ink.
Copy-specific note
[Copy 2] Ms. bookseller's price and code in pencil.
Copy-specific note
[Copy 2] Copy 2: upper tie missing on front cover.
Subject
Added entry--name
Abbey, John Roland, 1894 - 1964 former owner.
Added entry--name
Morris, William, 1834 - 1896 printer.
Added entry--name
Ellis, Frederick Startridge, 1830 - 1901 transcriber.
Added entry--name
Benson, Leslie former owner.
Added entry--name
Hall-Walker, Sophie former owner.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England Middlesex Hammersmith.
Identifier
B24975